Barker, Nathaniel C. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Barker, Nathaniel C.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1864

Unit/CommandCompany E, 11th New Hampshire Infantry

HometownPiermont, New Hampshire

Citation

Six color bearers of the regiment having been killed, he voluntarily took both flags of the regiment and carried them through the remainder of the battle.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1864

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